ordering a durametric
Getting ready to break down and order a durametric. Since I already have 3 porsches and will probably be replacing or buying more in the future I am getting the pro model. What are some of the adjustments, changes that it will be helpful for other than the obvious diagnostic chores that I may need it for? Any info will be helpful as I have never even seen one in use.
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Hi there,
You won't need to do any changes to your cars if I'm understanding your question. I have the Enthusiast version so I cannot speak to how the Pro version is different, but it does have a lot more capability. I hope this helps a bit. |
Another thing to consider... I haven't checked the cost of the pro version recently, but at one point, at least, it was cheaper to buy TWO enthusiast versions than 1 pro version.
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I'm also contemplating buying a durametric. For those that have one, does it tell you what parts to replace/tweak if there is a fault code or does it just point you in the right direction?
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A durametric gives you lots more information than a OCDB reader. While it doesn't tell you exactly what part(s) to replace, it narrows down the possibilities a whole lot in many cases. If it allowed you to actuate more individual components, for example in the central locking system, it would be even better. Even with this wish for more functionality, a durametric is well worth the money. In fact, it pays for itself if it saves you a couple of hours paying a dealer to diagnose a problem.
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Got the durametric pro version in Now I just have to learn how to access everything with it. Looks to have a lot of potential that I am not aware of yet. So far I have used it to bleed the ABS system on my 08 and to turn on the OBC on my neighbors 04. Does anyone know of any good online tutorials on use of the durametric?
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Going to slightly hi-jack this thread
Is there anything that the PST2 can do that the Duramatic enthusiast cannot? Everything I've ever been able to find says that the Duramatic can do "almost everything" the PST2 can do, but no one seems to say what "almost everything" means. |
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There is no real magic there, and it does not tell you how to fix things but rather gives the status and readings on things. What I find is missing is that when you look at a reading, knowing if it is within specs, or not. Without this knowledge many of the reading are nearly worthless. The machine gives you lots of data, but the real trick is knowing how to interpret the data, and sadly that is what is lacking. In my opinion a device such as this would actually be worth the money if it also had the database showing what the allowable specs are for every reading. You have to do that research yourself to evaluate what is going on. Anyone know where I can find the specs for such readings for the 2001 Boxster S? However, it is still useful as a number of the readings are obvious such as temps, on,off, sensor malfunctions, voltages, etc. I'd say about 50% of the reading types are self evident. |
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Although, I'm not sure where one would obtain the raw flash (like a ROW flash for a cat delete for example) anyway. |
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OK, checked with Durametric, you are correct. It is, however, one of the few examples of coding that the Enthusiast version is capable of, while the Pro version has a laundry list of coding ability. |
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Have been playing with the durametric (very carefully so as not to screw up anything) and am finding that there are a lot of possible coding changes there in the later models, but not so many obvious for the 986's. Still hoping to find more info on some of the possibilities and procedures somewhere on the net.
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